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Can a pioneer VSX 822k hook up to an external amplifier?

By Isabella Ramos

Can a pioneer VSX 822k hook up to an external amplifier?

On some receivers, there are “tape output” or “preamp” outputs that could be connected to an external amplifier like the one you bought to drive the additional speakers. Your Pioneer VSX-822K does have a preamp output, but as you’ve probably figured out, it’s not a standard stereo output like the main left/right speaker output.

How to set up a Pioneeer vsx-1130-k receiver?

First issue solved. The factory setting for the Pioneeer VSX-1130-K Receiver is for a 7.2 output. To configure the VSX-1130-K for a second zone, there is another soft setting that needs to change. Select MANUAL SP. SETUP and press enter

How to set up a pioneer AV receiver?

They purchased the new receiver in order to convert from analog inputs to HDMI and also use the second zone for their outside speakers. After two days of trying to get the new AV Receiver to work, they cried “uncle” and called us. We were happy to help them set up and configure their system to run speakers in two zones.

Can you hook up speakers to Zone 2 receivers?

But when it comes right down to it, you might be best off upgrading to a receiver that does have a Zone 2 output. Not only will this make life much simpler, but you’ll also be able to select sources independently. In other words, you can watch a movie in Zone 1 while sending radio or a CD to the remote speakers.

How to turn on preamp on pioneer vsx-822?

The preamp output on the Pioneer VSX-822 is for height channels (for Dolby PLIIz) or to use rear channels for a 7.1-channel surround sound implementation. That output is turned off by default. To turn it on requires a trip to the Set-Up menu. On your receiver, it’s under “Home Menu… Pre-Out” setting.

First issue solved. The factory setting for the Pioneeer VSX-1130-K Receiver is for a 7.2 output. To configure the VSX-1130-K for a second zone, there is another soft setting that needs to change. Select MANUAL SP. SETUP and press enter

How do you set up a pioneer receiver?

The Receiver now knows that the speakers connected to the ZONE B terminals are for a second zone and not for additional surround speakers Once the setting has been changed to a two zone system, the OUT P. button will change the speakers that are playing. Repeatedly pressing this button will scroll through A, B, A/B and SP OFF.

How do I set up second zone speakers?

Use the input selector dial (or push the corresponding button on the remote control) to select the input source for the second zone. If you want the second zone speakers to play what is on the cable box, select SAT/CBL.